VIN NISSAN MICRA 2012 Owner's Guide

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks1. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
2, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals depending
on the severity of operating conditions or
depending on the property of the engine oil
used. More engine oil is consumed by fre-
quent acceleration/deceleration especially when the engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. If the rate of oil consumption, after
driving for 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is more
than 0.5 liter per 600 miles (1,000 km), con-
sult a NISSAN dealer

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Add a washer solvent to the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir for better cleaning. In the winter
season, add a windshield-washer antifreeze. Fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer Fluid Concentrate Cleaner
& Anti-freeze or equivalent.

CAUTION
●High-pressure halogen gas is sealed in-
side the bulb. The bulb may break if the
glass envelope is scratched or the bulb
is dropped.
● Aiming should not be necessary after
replacing the H4 bulb. When aiming ad-
justment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
● Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
etc. entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance. Remove the
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
● Only touch the base when handling the
bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
Touching the glass could significantly
affect bulb life and/or headlight
performance.
● Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
Afrom
the rear end of the bulb. 3. Pull off the rubber cap
B.
4. Push and turn the retaining pin
Cto loosen
it.
5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHT AIM
The aim of the headlights may require adjustment
when replacing the headlight assembly or when
the vehicle’s front body has been repaired. When
the adjustment is required, follow these proce-
dures, or have them adjusted by a NISSAN
dealer.
Before performing the headlights aim adjust-
ment:
● Check the pressure of all tires for the correct
inflation pressure.
● Check that the tools and spare tire are
stowed securely.

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so
equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R or the exact equiva-
lents.

Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX
kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs
or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150)
= 650 lbs) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Mea-
surement of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, refer to
the Tire and Loading Information label.
LOADING TIPS
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the C.M-
.V.S.S. certification label.
● Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.

Child restraints.......1-16,1-17,1-18,1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-20
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-18,1-25,1-31,1-36
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-22
Child safety rear door lock ............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-12
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-33 (models without navigation system) ....4-33
Clockset.....................4-33
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-33
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-24
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-34,4-38
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-44
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-7, 4-15
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders................2-22,2-23
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-52 D
Daytime light system ...............2-18
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-16
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-18
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-8
Drive belt .....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-24
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle .................5-8
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-17
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-7
Block heater .................5-25
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7 Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light
.......2-8
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine ..............5-7
Event data recorders ..............9-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended

storage switch ............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-12
Enginecoolant.................8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-47
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-17
Fuel-filler cap .................3-11
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-11
Fuel-filler lid .................3-11
10-2

Fuel-filler lid and cap............3-11
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel gauge .....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-11
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-3
Tachometer ..................2-4
Trip computer .................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-23
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-17
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-17
Headlights....................8-25
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-7, 4-15
Heater operation ............4-9,4-17
Hood release ...................3-9
Horn .......................2-20 I
Ignition switch ...................5-5
Immobilizer system ..........2-13,3-2,5-7
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .....................2-7
Inside mirror ...................3-14
Instrument brightness control ..........2-18
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-18
Intelligent Key system Remote keyless entry operation .......3-7
Interiorlight....................2-27
iPod® Player ...................4-42
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-7
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-54
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-55,2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light .............2-8
Foglights...................8-29
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Headlights..................8-25
Interior light ..................2-27
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Doorlocks...................3-3
10-3

Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-11
Power door locks ...............3-4
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-9
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunctionindicatorlight............2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-26
Map pocket ....................2-21
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-18
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-14
Outside mirror control ............3-15
Outside mirrors ...............3-15
Vanity mirror .................3-14
Mirrors ......................3-14
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6 N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .................2-13,3-2,5-7
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall...................4-49
Outside mirror control ..............3-15
Outside mirrors .................3-15
Overdrive switch .................5-12
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-18
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-46Power
Power door locks ...............3-4
Poweroutlet.................2-21
Power rear windows .............2-26
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows ...............2-24
Rear power windows ............2-26
Poweroutlet...................2-21
Power steering ..................5-19
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-18,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-18,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-40
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-45
FM-AM
radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-31
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-19
Rear power windows ..............2-26
Rearseat......................1-4
RearView Monitor ..............4-2,4-3
10-4